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Today’s top stories:
Barcelona win the La Liga title!
Plus more from Arsenal, Man City and Real Madrid
AC Milan
Manchester City are set to submit a formal opening bid for AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders in the coming weeks. Reijnders wants to focus on the final games of the season with Milan, and Man City respect that. Afterwards, a bid will follow as he’s their main target for that number 8 role.
Arsenal
Viktor Gyokeres to Arsenal is advancing, with the Gunners offering a five-year contract in a bid to get the deal done before anticipated approaches from Liverpool and Manchester United.
Rodrygo Goes to Arsenal transfer talk is really gathering pace now, with Real Madrid confirmed as being willing to sell him this summer.
Fabrizio Romano: “Arsenal will receive €9m fee from Lazio for Nuno Tavares as part of loan with obligation to buy clause. #AFC will also mantain a sell-on clause, while Albert Sambi-Lokonga returns to Arsenal after loan spell at Sevilla.”
Aston Villa
Ferran Torres to Aston Villa is one to watch this summer. Barcelona may be prepared to sanction the 25-year-old’s exit for around €50m. The former Man City ace has been strongly linked with the Villans.
Barcelona
Barcelona have won their 28th La Liga title following a 2-0 victory over regional rivals Espanyol. Lamine Yamal was the architect of a dominant display from the visitors. The 17-year-old sensation struck first with a world-class curling effort from range.
[Lamine Yamal’s goal vs Espanyol - Pictures courtesy of ITV Football]
Hansi Flick wins the domestic treble (La Liga, Copa del Rey & Supercopa de España) in his opening season in charge.
Lamine Yamal: “I’d never compare me with Messi… Leo is the best player ever.”
Guillem Balague: “Don't forget, this is the same squad that Xavi had last season, and they won nothing.”
Fabrizio Romano: “It’s all done and set to be announced for Hansi Flick’s new deal at Barcelona until June 2027. Official statement, next step.”
[Hansi Flick tries to guide his players off the pitch so as not to upset the home fans after La Liga title win - Pictures courtesy of ITV Football]
Chelsea
Victor Osimhen to Chelsea is still a possibility, it has emerged, but what other strikers are the Blues now also looking at?
Jonathan David on a free could also be one to watch for Chelsea, but Napoli look to be leading the race for the Lille striker as things stand.
Antonio Rudiger has been linked with a return to Chelsea this summer. There are whispers that the ex-Blues star could leave Real Madrid at the end of the 2024/25 campaign following Carlo Ancelotti’s scheduled exit.
Liverpool
Liverpool schedule Florian Wirtz transfer talks - it has been revealed that the Reds are preparing to meet with Bayer Leverkusen over this deal, with the Bundesliga club desperate to avoid selling to rivals Bayern Munich!
Liverpool are advancing in talks with Jeremie Frimpong - there is confidence on the Dutchman’s side that a deal will be struck.
Joao Pedro has plenty of admirers in the Premier League ahead of the summer transfer window. Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal reportedly hold interest.
Manchester City
Manchester City are set to submit a formal opening bid for AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders in the coming weeks. Reijnders wants to focus on the final games of the season with Milan and Man City respect that. Afterwards, a bid will follow as he’s their main target for that number 8 role.
Eberechi Eze to Man City transfer could also be one to watch, with the Crystal Palace star set to ‘audition’ for Pep Guardiola in the FA Cup final at Wembley this weekend!
Crystal Palace could accept a bid below Eze’s release clause (£68m). The Eagles won’t stand in the way of an exit.
Manchester United
Rayan Cherki transfer looks like a big opportunity for top clubs this summer, and Manchester United are one of the names in the mix for his signature.
Ederson to Manchester United? There have been fresh reports about the Atalanta star being high up on the Red Devils’ list for this summer.
Rasmus Hojlund’s future at Manchester United is a little uncertain following a difficult 2024/25 campaign. Ruben Amorim is aware of the fact that the club needs to sell players before they can commit to incomings.
Aston Villa do not have first refusal on Marcus Rashford. The striker is available to leave Manchester United for the sum of £40m.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's £6.5bn total wealth decrease was the biggest reported on the Sunday Times Rich List 2025. He now sits seventh on the list, behind Sir James Dyson, with a net worth of £17.046bn.
Newcastle United
Despite surprise links with Manchester City, this Newcastle United star is absolutely not for sale this summer - full story here!
Newcastle United are reportedly showing interest in Borussia Dortmund star Jamie Gittens. The Magpies have scouted the Englishman and could also reportedly launch a summer move for teammate Gregor Kobel.
Real Madrid
Fabrizio Romano: “Real Madrid are in direct meeting with Dean Huijsen’s camp to complete the agreement on the contract. The agreement on £50m release clause with Bournemouth has been sealed on Wednesday, as reported. Matter of contract details with Huijsen’s camp, then… here we go.”
Fabrizio Romano: “Dean Huijsen’s camp, still in Madrid today to get the deal done with final details being sorted. Almost there.”
Sevilla
Suso is set to leave current club Sevilla at the end of the month - he’s ready for a new chapter as a free agent. This weekend will be his final game at the Sanchez Pizjuan.
Xavi didn't have the same team. No casado; de jong and pedri with many injuries, lamine wasn't this lamine. No Olmo. This sport could be so unfair. I never liked xavi's game but you have to be fair.